On Her Way!

Muriel Brumley's studying for a
 master's degree in  speech-language pathology. 

Our very very own Mrs. Wood (left) and  
Mrs. Phillips (center) mentored Miss Brumley while she
completed clinical hours at Parkside during the first
semester.  It was wonderful having her at our school!

Merry Christmas & best wishes. 

#SpeechSquad

In the Hallways

 December days are filled with lessons...

and fun opportunities shared with others.

Games of strategy, yes!

Any help needed is always a top priority.

We're always dressed for success!

Gabby even made some new "fishy" friends.

This busy time of the year is never

complete without holiday songs and carols!

We're proud of each & every pupil!

Enjoy the 2nd & 3rd grade performance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1m7bjl7s2U

There's no doubt about it:  

"Children make your life important."

~Erma Bombeck

 

Oh Deer!

    Celebrating "The 12 Days of Christmas?"

With our very own reindeer...oh yes.

Sightings in the Computer Lab!

Reindeer on the playground too.

Some spotted in our 4th Grade wing.....

#FACT:  Antlers do not appear on young

 reindeer until four or five months of age.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=fact+about+the+antlers+on+reindeer&docid=608031283262218971&mid=AC772AF00E597F86A5D8AC772AF00E597F86A5D8&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

Sunday Smile

 Nothing's better than
 having fun with our loved ones.

All students were invited and we want to give a special
 "shout out" to pupils who teamed up and went on to complete   

"FAMILY B-I-N-G-O!"  
Mrs. Zehner, Mrs. Hayes, and Mr. Wood

presented them with "goodies" and congratulations.

Fletcher Davidson

Josslyn Deaton

Gabe Eanes

Joseph Hayes

Aiden Kiser

Gracie Lanega

Corinna Wells

#WellDone

Right Time, Right Place

 Heading into the weekend with happy hearts?

Yes indeed!

Busy, busy times for all. 

#Music    #Melody    #Practice

We admire the talent of our band members.

Classrooms & pupils are looking festive!

Creative kids make our "world go around!"

We recognize endless
possibilities in the lives of all our students.  

 

Did You Know?

Parkside Elementary has two special veterans!

Mrs.Newlin currently serves in the Air Force Reserves.  It  established in 1948 under President Harry S. Truman.

Mrs. Dining was a member of the U.S. Air Force.  She worked
 to create flight helmets for pilots and crew members.  

"We don't know them all but we owe them all."

Enjoy the 4th Graders' salute to our veterans:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LY7TzCdwxIc

 

Joy!

 We're not surprised if families heard some

 jokes around the house this week, 

during Thanksgiving & our break.

Mrs. Felty had students help create their own personal book of "holiday laughs," during

 our recent "Creative Literacy" classes.

These students were ready to 

see if YOU might join in and guess!

#Cheers       #FestiveFun     #Joy

Celebrating Readers

"Camp Out With a Good Book" 

Thank you to Mrs. Whewell for sharing her bulletin
 board with us so we could tell you about ways we
 celebrated "Family Reading Night 2021!"
#Enjoy

At all ages, reading brings "wonder."

We celebrate "Family Reading Night"

each November with other pupils across Illinois.

As always, sharing stories is important
for the listener and the reader as well!

   We like snuggling up with a good book.

Did you hear there was a campfire
in Parkside's Media Center this year?

Flashlights were a "must" for all visitors.  That chance to enjoy a book you choose, uninterrupted?

What's better?

 

Take recommendations from others if you're looking for that next story to enjoy.

BIG "shout-out" to our  cooks who
created a special lunch, perfect for camping:
Hotdogs, baked beans & smores!

#ThankYou

Keep reading!

Books help us create and express ourselves!

Keep learning!

We believe in our pupils and the power of books to help them dream and do so many things!   

Thanks in advance for being a
 reading role model for all our children.